Chapter 151: Deceiving Uncle Sheng (50)
Wen Zhigu stared at him for a while, and then hissed softly without opening her mouth.
She lowered her eyes and said, “Ji Xubai, if you are torturing me for her, you have done it. In the past two years, my life wasn’t even as good as death. However, we both know this child is a disadvantage. You let me… give birth to him. Have you thought about your future and mine?”
Ji Xubai said softly, “When your stomach swells up, I will find a reason to suspend your studies.”
Wen Zhigu widened her eyes. After a brief consternation, she felt funny and wanted to laugh at herself.
She knew that he would really do it if he could find a good reason to let leave the Yulin Academy.
But she asked herself what wrong she had committed. She had endured the humiliation so far because she felt she would be able to get out of his grasp if she could stand out as a student.
All along, she had firmly believed that as long as she could endure it, bear it all, she would one day have an identity that she could protect herself with. Then, she wouldn’t have to be afraid of him.
But at this point, Ji Xubai seemed intent on breaking her escape plan. So easily he could erase all her efforts.
Ji Xubai left without speaking any further, while Wen Zhigu laid in the small courtyard. She could not see the light. Only darkness hung over her like a shadow.
***
Before the test results came out, the academy held an unprecedented meeting.
Teacher Li’s opinion was simple and frank.
“This student is my favorite. Her examination result this time ranked second, which is enough to prove that she can compete for this year’s top prize in liberal arts. If you want to do this, where will you put her efforts?”
Master Chen tapped on the table.
“Don’t be full of yourself, Teacher Li. This is what it means above all. We are only officials at the end of the day. We have to do what they want.”
Teacher Li snorted coldly.
“What if she is being wronged?”
Ji Xubai flipped through the book in his hand and said lightly, “If she is wronged, I will take the blame. After all, I am her teacher. When the time comes, I will apologize to the people in the academy and to her. It is my carelessness that wronged her. “
Master Chen nodded and said, “It’s all right.”
Master Gao, who sat at the back, frowned. Although he had no right to speak, he could not help but say a word for her.
“This student was brought by me. I can guarantee her character. She is a good student, so to do this would damage her reputation. She is only 16 years old, and I don’t know how she could afford such heavy slander…
Another teacher said, “Master Gao, you can’t just think about the present. You have to learn to look at the overall situation and think about the court. This student is good, but you said that she is only 16 years old. To be honest, don’t you think this is beyond reason? If it is wrong, let Master Ji publicly apologize, but if it is true? What happened five years ago must never happen again.”
Master Gao was silent, and his expression was dignified.
However, Teacher Li threw away the book in his hand and said, “You can decide.”
He turned and left.
……
The next day, the examination results came out.
A dazzling red notice was posted on the academic achievement list.
The contents were unprecedented severe criticism.
This was also the first time that someone had cheated in the First Class of the Yulin Academy.
The person who had cheated was Shu Nuan.
End of Chapter
Chapter 151: Deceiving Uncle Sheng (50)
Wen Zhigu stared at him for a while, and then hissed softly without opening her mouth.
She lowered her eyes and said, “Ji Xubai, if you are torturing me for her, you have done it. In the past two years, my life wasn’t even as good as death. However, we both know this child is a disadvantage. You let me… give birth to him. Have you thought about your future and mine?”
Ji Xubai said softly, “When your stomach swells up, I will find a reason to suspend your studies.”
Wen Zhigu widened her eyes. After a brief consternation, she felt funny and wanted to laugh at herself.
She knew that he would really do it if he could find a good reason to let leave the Yulin Academy.
But she asked herself what wrong she had committed. She had endured the humiliation so far because she felt she would be able to get out of his grasp if she could stand out as a student.
All along, she had firmly believed that as long as she could endure it, bear it all, she would one day have an identity that she could protect herself with. Then, she wouldn’t have to be afraid of him.
But at this point, Ji Xubai seemed intent on breaking her escape plan. So easily he could erase all her efforts.
Ji Xubai left without speaking any further, while Wen Zhigu laid in the small courtyard. She could not see the light. Only darkness hung over her like a shadow.
***
Before the test results came out, the academy held an unprecedented meeting.
Teacher Li’s opinion was simple and frank.
“This student is my favorite. Her examination result this time ranked second, which is enough to prove that she can compete for this year’s top prize in liberal arts. If you want to do this, where will you put her efforts?”
Master Chen tapped on the table.
“Don’t be full of yourself, Teacher Li. This is what it means above all. We are only officials at the end of the day. We have to do what they want.”
Teacher Li snorted coldly.
“What if she is being wronged?”
Ji Xubai flipped through the book in his hand and said lightly, “If she is wronged, I will take the blame. After all, I am her teacher. When the time comes, I will apologize to the people in the academy and to her. It is my carelessness that wronged her. “
Master Chen nodded and said, “It’s all right.”
Master Gao, who sat at the back, frowned. Although he had no right to speak, he could not help but say a word for her.
“This student was brought by me. I can guarantee her character. She is a good student, so to do this would damage her reputation. She is only 16 years old, and I don’t know how she could afford such heavy slander…
Another teacher said, “Master Gao, you can’t just think about the present. You have to learn to look at the overall situation and think about the court. This student is good, but you said that she is only 16 years old. To be honest, don’t you think this is beyond reason? If it is wrong, let Master Ji publicly apologize, but if it is true? What happened five years ago must never happen again.”
Master Gao was silent, and his expression was dignified.
However, Teacher Li threw away the book in his hand and said, “You can decide.”
He turned and left.
……
The next day, the examination results came out.
A dazzling red notice was posted on the academic achievement list.
The contents were unprecedented severe criticism.
This was also the first time that someone had cheated in the First Class of the Yulin Academy.
The person who had cheated was Shu Nuan.
End of Chapter
